• The Rock

  • Highland Guard Series #11
  • By: Monica McCarty
  • Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
  • Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (440 ratings)

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The Rock

By: Monica McCarty
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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The first time Thomas MacGowan saw Elizabeth Douglas, he thought that she was a princess. To the son of the castle blacksmith, the daughter of the powerful lord of Douglas might as well have been. Despite their differences in rank, they become inseparable - until Thom confesses his love, and the humiliation of realizing that Elizabeth has never considered him a potential suitor drives him to battle.

Elizabeth is devastated. She never meant to hurt Thom, but her only hope for security is to marry for the betterment of her clan. When the English capture her younger brother, she turns to the quiet, steady former protector who can climb anything. But the merciless, muscled warrior is not the companion she remembers. Though Thom has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with Elizabeth, can he truly refuse the alluring woman who makes his heart race?

©2015 Monica McCarty (P)2016 Tantor

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"A pair of star-crossed lovers defy society and tradition in this action-filled, fierce romance set during the turbulent time of Robert the Bruce." ( Library Journal)

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Great story!!!

This is the best so far! Can’t wait to move forward in this great series!!!

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The Rock

Tommy and Elizabeth -
As the war with the English is coming to an end and Robert the Bruce has the throne and is now trying to secure Scotland as a united nation. He is also trying to take back some of the greatest castles from English occupation. The Black Douglas has just taken Roxboro Castle and Sir Thomas Randolph is laying siege Edinburgh castle. With the siege taking longer than anticipated The Bruce and the Highland guard need a rock climber...Thomas Macgowen a lifetime friend to the Douglas family. Tommy is the son of the blacksmith and well beneath Elizabeth Douglas' station, but Tom is in love and nothing will stop him from getting Elizabeth to see her true feelings.
Awesome story, Awesome narrator! Great Read!

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Great but needs an additional woman’s voice

Really liked the story and the narrator’s voice except I wish they would use a woman’s voice for the women’s parts. The man impersonating a woman’s voice sounds like a children’s book character and it takes you out of the story. But overall, a great story to listen to.

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Best story yet!

I have listened to all of the series so far. This is the best one yet. The love story made me laugh, cry and then cry happy tears Can't wait to hear the next story.

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Good kilt fix!

The story is predictable, of course, but it did what I hoped it would when I downloaded it! Not too overly dirty, but good for a good time:)

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lovely

loved this one. such an amazing story. The romance is beautiful and moving. Must Read

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Highland Guard

Loved it laughed till I couldn't laugh anymore and then did. could not wait to see what happens next.

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Longing and heart breaking, I was pulled right in

i was pulled right into the book. My heart went out to Tommy, I was rooting for him right up ntil.... You'll have to read or listen to it yourself.

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Always exciting!!

Another action, relationship, warrior packed story to keep you on the edge of your chair! Always enjoy these stories of Bruce’s elite guard. Well done!!

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Really good, not her best

Only issue w/ narrator: mostly, women's voices sounded more like children's - unusual for him.

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